Wouldn't that be fun? I rate the chances that TLC will ever make such an item at very slim to none, even with the upcoming Disney licenses, but you never know. I just thought I'd throw it out there for discussion.

Such a theme could be really cool if done well.* Great chance for cross-promotion with one of the best sales-machines out there, plus sales at the Disney stores and in the parks. There is already some sort of relationship because there are big LEGO Imagination Centers outside of both Disney parks in the US (no idea about Euro and Tokyo), plus I know they used to sell all of the LEGO Star Wars sets in the shop you enter when you leave the Star Tours ride at Disneyland. Those signature rides at Disneyland are decades old, so this is not a flash in the pan idea like many licensed themes. They could even revive the old Duplo Winnie the Pooh and system Mickey and Minnie molds for costumed characters in the parks.

Anyway, mouse ears would be a natural addition in such a theme.

Bruce

*Wow, can't believe I'm writing one of the "LEGO should make a _____ theme" posts.

Anyway, Bruce, I have done a lot of fantasizing about LEGO picking up a Disney theme park license. There are so many opportunities for awesome builds there, both structures and vehicles, and the potential for crossover with existing lines is immense.

Man I think Lego would be very wise to stay far away from anime... catgirls in particular. The subculture tied to them could be an issue for kid toys.

As far as mouse ears and such... I guess if Lego and Disney have such a deal why not? A nice new gift idea for Disney to sell in their gift shops. To be fair I have little use for them but could see them as a decent gift shop item.

The subculture is certainly important in marketing a kid’s toy, its naïve to think otherwise. Especially with anime which in the last few years has some very adult stuff out in regards to violence and sexual context or both and shows only signs of increasing. When the subculture is a prevalent and clear as catgirl/Kemonomimi with adult themed media, Lego should be very wary of them. Remember Lego is a children’s toy primarily. If TLC relies on kids toys for money they'd better care what the soccer moms think since they are the ones footing the bill! Just because you do not mind does not change it. It is what the 90% plus of the market that has Lego products at home have parents who would not likely approve that counts. I’d doubt they’d make any Lego set that would be unsellable to children as a general policy, just does not make sense for a toy maker.

If you’d like to talk more on this PM me but I’d rather not hijack the post any further.